Controls Technician - Night Shift

Position Overview

The Controls Technician's primary responsibility is to perform installation, continuous improvement, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of test and assembly equipment. This role works a 2-2-3 rotating schedule, 6pm-6am.

• Continuous improvement of automation processes and equipment utilization, OEE, and downtime reduction
• Installation and programming of equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on all test and assembly equipment
• Coordinate with suppliers on necessary outside repairs and new equipment needs
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives and test equipment
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment
• Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements
• Advise operators and technicians of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic equipment and components
• Inform appropriate management of potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved
• Able to work independently as well as with a team
• Work independently on smaller projects from conception to completion. This work will include "hands‑on" type projects

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two‑year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is preferred
• At least 2 years' experience in a technical manufacturing role involved in PLC and programming
• Preferred PLC training in Allen Bradley, RS Logic, Omron
• Preferred ABB and Fanuc and Sepro robotics
• Experience in vision systems preferred Keyence and Senso Part

Salary: $31 - $41 per hour